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The Plough and Stars in Central Square is a small pub and live-music room with roughly 60-person capacity and a full PA. Rock, blues, jazz, roots, R&B, and other local styles fit naturally within the intimate venue. For musicians, the compact room puts the audience close to the stage, while the in-house PA reduces the need to bring a complete sound system. Full bands can work in the space, but the close quarters reward tight setups, dynamic control, and strong stage presence. The Plough and Stars is best suited to local and regional acts that thrive in small rooms and can create immediate connection with listeners. It offers musicians a classic Cambridge club-pub experience where the production is simple, the crowd is close, and live music is central to the night.

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Jim
Role
Talent Buyer

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Capacity
70
Age policy
21+
Genres
Blues, Country, Folk, Indie, Rock
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Address
912 Massachusetts Avenue, 02139, United States
Venue phone
(617) 576-0032

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